Take an interactive virtual journey through the history and impact of The King Center and the legacy of our founder, Mrs. Coretta Scott King. Long before the physical structure existed, The King Center’s spiritual and philosophical genesis had roots in the story of a girl from the American south who dared to believe that she could use her ...

The King Center is located at 449 Auburn Avenue, NE, Atlanta, GA, just east of downtown Atlanta. From Interstate 75/85 North or South take exit #248C Freedom Parkway. Southbound travelers must merge over 4 lanes, in order to make the turn onto Boulevard.

As we move into the second decade of the 21st century, the King Center is embarking on a major transformation into a more energetically-engaged educational and social change institution.

The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change, commonly known as The King Center, is a nongovernmental, not-for-profit organization in Atlanta, United States.

Sep 23, 2024 · Mrs. Coretta Scott King established The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change, Inc. in 1968 to preserve the legacy and her husband's dream of nonviolent social change. Visit the the King Center to view the …

Visit the Tomb of Dr. & Mrs. King, Reflecting Pool, Eternal Flame and more at The King Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Find insider tips and visitor information.

It contains an outdoor memorial with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his wife Coretta Scott King's crypt surrounded by reflecting pools and an eternal flame. A walkway leads visitors into Freedom Hall, where art from Africa and Georgia is displayed in the Grand Foyer, and special programs are held inside the large theater/auditorium.

Established in 1968 by Coretta Scott King as “the official, living memorial dedicated to the advancement of the legacy” of Martin Luther King, Jr., the King Center is located in Atlanta’s historic Auburn district next to Ebenezer Baptist Church. Originally called the Martin Luther King, Jr., Center for Nonviolent Social Change, Inc., the ...

Feb 18, 2020 · The King Center was established in 1968 by Coretta Scott King as a memorial to Martin Luther King Jr. and a center for educational and community programs.

Their legacies are well-preserved and the center does amazing work spreading the word of non-violence and the Beloved Community, headed by their daughter, Dr. Bernice King. Visit the tombs of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King as well as …